Do These Things Now To Prepare For Henri

LONG ISLAND, NY — Henri is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Long Island Sunday afternoon and officials are urging residents to prepare for the storm.

"Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business," the National Weather Service says.

Life-threatening storm surge along the coast has been the major concern for Long Island, but wind impacts from the storm are also expected to be destructive and could be on the level of Hurricane Irene, which caused nearly a half-million power outages on Long Island in 2011.

There is a 10-20 percent chance of Suffolk County seeing wind gusts of 90-100 mph, the weather service says. PSEG Long Island has already said some power outages could take up to 10 days to restore.

Check out these storm prep tips from the National Weather Service and CDC:

• Have enough non-perishable food, water and medicine to last each person in your family a minimum of three days.
• If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground.
• Clear your yard. Make sure there’s nothing that could blow around during the storm and damage your home. Move bikes, lawn furniture, grills, propane tanks, and building material inside or under shelter.
• Cover up windows and doors. Use storm shutters or nail pieces of plywood to the outside window frames to protect your windows. This can help keep you safe from pieces of shattered glass.
• Be ready to turn off your power. If you see flooding, downed power lines, or you have to leave your home, switch your power off.
• Have extra cash, a battery-powered radio and flashlights.
• Fill your car’s gas tank.
• You may need a portable crank or solar-powered USB charger for cellphones.
• Call your insurance company or agent and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough homeowners insurance to repair or even replace your home.
• Stay inside. Even if it looks calm, don’t go outside. Wait until you hear or see an official message that the hurricane is over. Sometimes, weather gets calm in the middle of a storm but then quickly gets bad again.
• Stay away from windows—you could get hurt by pieces of broken glass or flying debris during a storm. Stay in a room with no windows, or go inside a closet.
• All storm preparations should be complete by Saturday night.
• And don't forget about your pets! Tips to keep them safe.

The slides below are from the National Weather Service's last briefing on the storm.